Bernice Marie Torchedlo (nee Turay), 101, died peacefully at home with family on September 2. Bernice is survived by son Thomas (Wendie), grandsons Brian, Bradley, Michael and Joseph, eight great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by father Stanislaus Turay, mother Mary Balut, step-father Frank Otfinowski, husband of 74 years Antoni, brother Eugene (Douglas) Turay and daughter Patricia Dulin.

Bernice was born in Chicago, lived 67 years in Niles and three years in Lake Zurich. She attended Wells HS, worked 20 years at the Little Miss and Mr. Shop. During WWII Bernice proudly served in the USN at Great Lakes Naval Station as Petty Officer and Storekeeper 2nd class, authorized to wear the American Campaign Ribbon and Victory Ribbon.

A talented salesperson, bookkeeper and cook, she loved music, dancing, playing cards, scrabble, needlework, and trips to her Michigan cottage and Las Vegas. Bernice (Bunny) will be remembered as a loving wife and mother, and for her delicious pierogi, tireless energy and always sunny disposition.

Visitation Monday 8:30 AM until 10:30 AM at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home 7812 North Milwaukee Avenue Niles, IL 60714.  Funeral Prayers Monday 10:30 AM to St. John Brebeuf Churh for an 11:00 AM Mass.  Interment Maryhill Cemetery.   For information call 847-966-7302 or www.skajafuneralhomes.com